Rheumatologists

Veterans Health Administration; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center invites a Rheumatologist to join the Rheumatology Service.

You will provide inpatient and outpatient care, perform bedside musculoskeletal ultrasound, and mentor fellows, residents, and students. The appointment is connected with Columbia-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, with credentials including fellowship in Rheumatology, board certification in Internal Medicine, and board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Rheumatology required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine required; board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology.
• Full, unrestricted medical license in any US state required.
• Prior academic appointment or teaching/mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for rheumatology patients.
• Perform bedside musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Supervise rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students.
• Engage in ongoing clinical research and develop new initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Energy

Compassion

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is seeking a Rheumatologist to be an integral part of the Rheumatology Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The incumbent applicant should possess leadership, energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country.

Key Responsibilities

The James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center is seeking a Rheumatologist. Responsibilities will include the provision of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with rheumatologic disorders; performance of bedside musculoskeletal ultrasound; and supervision of Rheumatology fellows, Internal Medicine residents and medical students. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in clinical research projects already underway, and to develop new initiatives.

The James J Peters VAMC is a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Medical Center, and the candidate will be appointed at Columbia-Presbyterian at an academic level commensurate his or her experience. The candidate must have completed fellowship training in Rheumatology, and be board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology. He/she must have a full, unrestricted medical license in any state.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $315000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-05-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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